{"id":32090,"date":"2026-03-11T12:39:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=32090"},"modified":"2026-03-12T06:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:19:54","slug":"morning-routine-with-alternatives-to-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2026\/03\/morning-routine-with-alternatives-to-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning Routine With Alternatives to Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people start their day with coffee to feel awake and energized. However, coffee isn\u2019t the only way to boost your energy in the morning. Some people look for alternatives because they want less caffeine, better hydration, or a healthier routine. From herbal teas to nutritious drinks, there are several options that can refresh your body and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video to know more and be able to answer the questions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Shake Up Your Morning Routine With These Alternatives to Coffee\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k9lE2BJb6lE?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does the phrase <strong>&#8216;shake up&#8217; <\/strong>mean? &#8220;<em>If you want to <strong>shake up <\/strong>your morning routine, try alternatives to coffee like matcha latte, apple tea, or a smoothie.<\/em>&#8221; Make a sentence using the expression. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the word <strong>&#8216;jittery&#8217;<\/strong> mean? <em>Starting the day with herbal tea or a fruit smoothie instead of coffee can help you feel energized without becoming<\/em><strong><em> jittery<\/em><\/strong>. Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the idiom<strong> &#8216;crack someone up&#8217; <\/strong>mean? <em>It <strong>cracks me up<\/strong> that this is trending now<\/em>. Use the idiom in your sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you think replacing coffee with other morning drinks is a healthier choice? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert\">In your opinion, which alternative to coffee is the best way to start the day?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are some popular alternatives to coffee that people in your country can drink in the morning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can changing your morning routine affect your energy and productivity during the day?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about your own morning routine. If there is anything you can do to shake it up, what would it be and why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate Many people start their day with coffee to feel awake and energized. However, coffee isn\u2019t the only way to boost your energy in the morning. Some people look for alternatives because they want less caffeine, better hydration, or a healthier routine. 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